cobalt
Translation
cobalt
Examples
Cobalt is a hard, silvery-white chemical element.
Cobalt is a hard, silvery-white chemical element.
She painted the sky a deep cobalt blue.
She painted the sky a deep cobalt blue.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) cobalt (the element or colour) The artist used cobalt for the sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for colour): azure, sapphire blue
Etymology
From German 'Kobold', meaning 'goblin', as miners believed goblins replaced silver ore with this metal.
Memory Tips
Imagine a mischievous 'goblin' (Kobold) hiding a 'blue' treasure.